QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE, WF6 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1LY

QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE, WF6 1LY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF6 postcode area, which has experienced 189 crimes and a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF6 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1LY, encompassing approximately 2140 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF6 1LY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Alexandra Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Norman Court with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 3

QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE, WF6 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.3433.33%
Other crime25.610.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.88350.00%
Shoplifting44.200.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.930.00%
Other crime10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.140.00%
Other crime31.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-85.71%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.01-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour66.54100.00%
Other crime62.80500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.80-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.8863.64%
Other theft38.410.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.940.00%
Other crime25.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.34-15.38%
Burglary25.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.740.00%
Public order46.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.74-13.33%
Public order36.0750.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Shoplifting10.93-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.5566.67%
Vehicle crime57.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.93-50.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.34-40.00%
Shoplifting44.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-60.00%
Public order10.93-80.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.010.00%
Public order52.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 202414
April 202418
March 202411
February 202411
January 202413
December 202313
November 202315
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
February 20241
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 1LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alexandra Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Norman Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Kingsway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sycamore Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Martin Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Charles Kirk View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Birch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1